Cyber Apprentice (British International Investment)

Purpose:

We are looking to develop and mature our cyber team by bringing on an apprentice who can learn and develop as a cyber security professional over a two year/24-month period.

As a cyber apprentice, you will collaborate with our cyber team and partners to maintain BII's security. Utilising cutting-edge tools and working alongside a team of seasoned security professionals, you will be integral to our mission. Your role will involve ensuring our technology is designed with security in mind, investigating and escalating suspicious events before they become incidents, and learning about risk management.

Our apprenticeship programme will provide you with experience across the entire cyber security lifecycle and provide you a solid foundation from which to build your career.

Your duties and responsibilities in this role will consist of:

In this dynamic role, you will engage in a variety of activities under the supervision of the head of security and the senior cyber analyst, including:

• Monitoring and analysing security alerts: You'll keep an eye on our systems for any unusual activity and respond promptly to potential threats
• Conducting vulnerability assessments: You'll help identify weaknesses in our systems and recommend improvements to enhance security
• Participating in incident response: When a security incident occurs, you'll be part of the team that investigates and mitigates the impact
• Collaborating on security projects: You'll work on projects aimed at improving our overall security posture, from implementing new technologies to refining existing processes
• Educating staff: You'll assist in training sessions to ensure all employees understand best practices for staying safe online
• Researching emerging threats: You'll stay up to date with the latest cyber threats and trends, helping us stay ahead of potential risks
• You’ll be required to undertake study for industry recognised cyber security qualifications during the duration of the course. You will be provided time off to attend learning with an industry recognised learning provider

• Team working
• Initiative
• Enthusiastic
• Proactive learner
• Adaptable
• Fast paced environment
• Reliable
• Professional appearance
• Seeks growth opportunities
• Collaborative
• Keen and curious

• 5 GCSE's including English and Maths GCSE, grade (A*-C/9-4 or equivalent) (Essential)